Putting Cedar Shingles On A Shed

Shingling a shed and want some tips.

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Learn how to install cedar shingles. Although cedar shingles take more time to install than most other types of siding they lend a rich textured look to your exterior. Put the next shingle about one eighth to one quarter of an inch. Handy home shows you universal shingling techniques that can be applied to any shed.

Install shingles using 2 weather resistant nails. Roofing felt overlaps the sheathing and shingles overlap the paper. Each row of shingles overlaps the one below and a full shingle overlaps the joint between the sides of the shingles below it. Cover the roof with roofing felt.

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This way every third row of shingles will line up. Cover the roof in felt roofing paper. Position the first shingle so its end overhangs the edge of the roof by 1 1 4. To lay out the design for the shingles begin at the bottom of the roof and place a tape measure inch from the edge of the roof to ensure the shingles overhang the drip edge.

The best siding for your barn cabin and workshop board and batten duration. As you lay subsequent rows of shingles stagger their placement so that seams do not line up and allow water infiltration. Bob vila 38 143 views. Out of the woods 200 350 views.

In the second row move the shingle sheet over one third. Mark 12 inches up on the roof for the first course of shingles then mark every 5 inches all the way up the roof to set your reveal. Use a chalk line to align the starter course of cedar shingles. Install the first course directly on top of the starter.

Install a cedar breather if needed. Shingles keep water out in layers. How to install a cedar shingle roof on a garden shed step 1. How to install cedar shingles on a shed roof and walls.

If you re thinking of installing shingle siding it s important to note that this option can be used only if the sheathing is boards plywood or osb.